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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

S3 XXWMOT history

S3 XXW is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S3 XXW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,982 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XXW was last recorded at 168,982 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 6,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2009: 52,853 miles, lower than 60,321 miles on 31 Oct 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,991 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,991 miles
Average per year
7,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,982 miles
  • 2024 – 161,991 miles
  • 2023 – 157,955 miles
  • 2022 – 152,185 miles
  • 2020 – 145,055 miles
  • 2019 – 143,983 miles
  • 2017 – 138,891 miles
  • 2016 – 131,434 miles
  • 2015 – 116,877 miles
  • 2014 – 107,561 miles
  • 2013 – 98,062 miles
  • 2012 – 87,968 miles
  • 2010 – 71,249 miles
  • 2009 – 52,853 miles
  • 2008 – 60,321 miles
  • 2007 – 39,531 miles
  • 2006 – 33,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,982 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,982 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,982 miles
    Test number
    427152966860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,991 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,991 miles
    Test number
    285022032750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,955 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,955 miles
    Test number
    307294187704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,185 miles (+7,098)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,185 miles
    Test number
    108950791965
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,087 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,087 miles
    Test number
    375615956322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,055 miles
    Test number
    454936144879
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail145,055 miles (+1,072)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,055 miles
    Test number
    868439986306
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass143,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,983 miles
    Test number
    764053864771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,983 miles (+5,092)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,983 miles
    Test number
    802160975789
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass138,891 miles (+7,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,891 miles
    Test number
    648677892629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass131,434 miles (+14,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,434 miles
    Test number
    141886797058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass116,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    108923625437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,877 miles (+9,316)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,877 miles
    Test number
    198663225479
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass107,561 miles (+9,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    616010814052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass98,062 miles8 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    598856513037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth wing mirror housings damaged but not insecure
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust clamps deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front head lamp unit loose but not insecure
    • NoteOffside front brake discs slightly scored and rear discs just starting to pit slightly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSide trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect
    • NoteVarious body panels have damage

  16. Fail98,062 miles (+10,094)1 failure8 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    885465513007
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth wing mirror housings damaged but not insecure
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust clamps deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front head lamp unit loose but not insecure
    • NoteOffside front brake discs slightly scored and rear discs just starting to pit slightly
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSide trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect
    • NoteVarious body panels have damage

  17. Pass87,968 miles (+16,719)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    537532312045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,249 miles (+18,396)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    233737790175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,853 miles (-7,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,853 miles
    Test number
    592761149178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,321 miles
    Test number
    411115608379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,321 miles (+20,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,321 miles
    Test number
    330734208389
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,531 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,531 miles
    Test number
    610362807342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,735 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    320526006314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,399 miles
    Test number
    891976936293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,399 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,399 miles
    Test number
    511136936287
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S3 XXW

Does S3 XXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XXW is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 XXW?
The MOT on S3 XXW is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XXW done?
S3 XXW was recorded at 168,982 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 7,123 miles a year.
Has S3 XXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XXW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 XXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 XXW find?
S3 XXW passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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